Our politicians sure seem to have a way with words and at certain times, they somehow seem to be at their eloquent,loquacious best. Yet another bomb blast occurred last night inside two coaches of the Delhi-Attari Samjhauta express killing 66 people. The moment one reads this, even if he knows an iota about how things are here, one will easily guess what the motive is and who dunnit. I find it amusing how easy it is to accurately predict reactions of our leaders when such incidents occur. They know what to say without any emotion at all; all their responses are mere studied ones, not with any conviction or seriousness. Promptly, they offer 'X' lakh Rs. compensation, and (to save their bottoms) promise that the police will get to the bottom of the incident.
A few mindless, hackneyed ones that came out this time around are..
1. "We condemn this incident." - PM (achaa?)
2. "It is an act of terrorism." - HM (ha! no way, kya baat kar raha hai)
3. "It is an act of cowardice." (heard THAT before)
4. "India will not bow before terrorism." PM again (he said the same thing after 7/11)
5. "Terrorists trying to derail the peace process." (literally derail. RM at his obvious best)
6. "Matter will be investigated." (HM again)
Notice how not a single statement among these even remotely hints at any sort of apology or regret! Why cant they hold themselves slightly accountable and own up to the security lapses? Its clear that it isn't done because of the fear of being taken to the cleaners by the opposition parties and would be tantamount to political suicide?
F.Y.I:
PM - prime minister
HM - home minister
RM - railway minister
All this thrash talk showing defiance/courage is alright but how about being on one's toes 24X7? Why do we wait for such a thing to happen to get alert? Why is it that a nation, 3 times our size and MANY times as likely to be a victim of terror attack given its policies, hasn't witnessed a single terrorist attack after 9/11? When is the Indian Railways going to realise that it IS a favourite of terrorists? It ought to come down like a ton of bricks on the incompetent personnel who were in-charge of frisking the passengers and security. Now even foreigners are paying the price for their laxity 'coz the blasts claimed many Pakistani passengers as well.
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Yes, true. Passing the buck and making long-winded statements has now become synonymous with our politicians. I think it seems to work for them alright.
Hi, to be honest with you this is the first time I have read your blog. And this comment is not for just the latest post. PHANI YOU WRITE REALLY WELL. I mean it I know we are jusy about 'cordial' to each other b'coz of the the common factor 'ADI' buy today i am really impressed and I HAVE GENUINE REGARD AND RESPECT FOR YOUR WRITING SKILLS. I spl liked the blog on yourself. Good puns and simple and interesting reaading. Keep up the good work. Thanks for informing me and pls do so on the future too. I enjoy your articles.
P.S. This is my first comment for a blog I haven't even written a comment for Adi's blog. So consider yourself priveleged. K.
Totally agree with you... I think its about time, people realise the importance of politicians and start voting, and hopefully, elect educated people, and not people with criminal records!
U r absolutely right!! The tv channels flash the news for 1-2 days n till thn,the condolences frm the ministries(not at all genuine) jus keep pouring in...once the media gets sm other 'bakra',the focus simply shifts and these things are simply 4gotten or not followed up on...Extremely shameful indeed on the part of the govt!!
Well, isn't it evident? Nobody is interested. How would it make any difference to the interests of the politicians if Indian citizens are mutilated by "terrorists" and "neighbours"? The politicians lead heavily secured lives and make their politically correct statements after every blast or mishap that occurs. They would be very happy if they can blame natural mishaps(flood etc) on the "terrorists" and "neighbours". Their responsibility just ends with making tall claims and passing the buck!
@krishna, the point you make about tainted politicians is interesting. Perhaps that would bring about a change in politicians' mindset
@nilanjana, true the heavy security cover they bask in probably makes them feel the world's just fine
Hi Phani. I really like your style of writing buddy.
Very precise.
More detailed comment for later.
Btw, I am Sunil Natraj, and sadly not Natrajan. :)
Hmm. Would you enter politics?
Perhaps it's because I'm a whole lot older (and ergo wiser (ha!) or maybe just cynical :p) than you that I see this: I don't think ANY of them is here for the sake of the excuse called 'country' or its well being.
'They' are here in order to line their pockets as thickly as they can in the few years they do have (which can go on for years and years, as we all know), and if the common junta gets saints, it kills them real soon (anyone remember Lal Bahadur Shastri?)
So methinks it deserves the shameless liars and sinners it gets. Remember, a democracy is only as wise as it people, and the last time I looked, more that 50% were not even literate. Yes, the same 50% that voted.
As regards all those M&Ms...it's just another PR-giri occassion for them!
man! good wrk....sensitive things written very well
keep blogging
Ankit
Remorse and apologies are words that do not exist in the dictionaries of Indian politicians. And if they do in some exemplary bloke's, then the bloke is sure to be a junior functionary, condemned to anonymity for the rest of his/her life.
In the end, the State has always shown a lethargic attitude towards protecting the common people. The VIPs get security as if the nation would be crippled by their loss, and the people, who are supposedly served by these rascals, are left to fend for themselves. I agree with you that we have had enough of this rhetoric; now is the time to show some seriousness.
Laloo in his Railway budget yesterday has conveniently bypassed the security issue, when this should have figured prominently in his speech, had he been in some developed nation where public opinion really matters.
In the end, the common man is a fool, and he may as well die; whether he dies in his bed or in some terrorist bomb attack is hardly anyone's concern, is it?
I have updated my blog :-))
im sick of 'sick of rhetoric'.....awaiting ur next blog....
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